Thursday’s Rio Nightlife Pick – Tonight Le Club at Club French in the France House in the Sociedade Hípica Brasileira in Lagoa will present the Mansion Privilège party.
DJs Gabe, Flow & Zeo, Amanda Chang, and Marquinhus SP will spin throughout the night.
During the Olympics, Club French is hosting eight nights of the project, Le Club. The project includes hosting eight internationally known parties in the house’s club space, which has a capacity for up to 2,000 people per night.
OTHER:
The Mansion Rio Sem Fronteias (Santa Teresa)
During the Olympic Games in Rio from August 5th through August 21st, The Mansion Rio in Santa Teresa will be hosting special events including lunch, dinners, poolside bar, live bands, live samba, and DJs. See The Mansion Rio Facebook page for additional information.
The Mansion Rio
Rua Dr Julio Otoni 254 – Santa Teresa – Tel: (21) 99776-0477
Entrance: See venue for additional information.
Stand-up Comedy in English @ Blue Agave Copacabana (Copacabana)
Blue Agave Copacabana will host the Open Mic, Stand-up Comedy in English event tonight. Special guests will include MC Jon Jonz, Amitov, Maria Gringa, Pedro Bastos, Maisa, and more.
Blue Agave Ipanema – 9PM
Vinicus de Moraes 68 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 3592-92717544-5151
Entrance: FREE. Food and drink prices vary.
LIVE:
Big Band der Bundeswehr (Leblon)
The group Big Band der Bundeswehr will perform live at the Germany House (OliAle) in Leblon tonight.
Germany House (OliAle) – 7:30 PM
Leblon beach at Av. Delfim Moreira, 12 – Leblon
Entrance: FREE
Thiago Nassif (Botafogo)
Tonight Thiago Nassif will present his third album Três live at Audio Rebel in Botafogo. Luiz Zerbini and Barrão, members of the group Chelpa Ferro will join Nassif during the performance.
Audio Rebel – 8PM
Visconde de Silva 55, Botafogo– Tel: (21) 3435-2692
Entrance: R$20
CLUBS:
Mansion Privilège (Lagoa)
Tonight Le Club will present the Mansion Privilège party with DJs Gabe, Flow & Zeo, Amanda Chang, and Marquinhus SP spinning during the night.
Le Club – 11PM
Sociedade Hípica Brasileira, Av. Borges de Medeiros – Lagoa – Tel: (21) 2156-0156
Entrance: R$70 – R$180
Meow (Copacabana)
It’s time for the best of dirty pop and new divas as Fosfobox in Copacabana hosts the Meow party tonight. DJs Ravena Creole, Nepomuceno Ingrid, Suisso, Bruna Strait, Bea Ferretti, Richard L., Schlaepfer, and Beto Artista will spin throughout the night.
Fosfobox – 11PM
Rua Siqueira Campos 143, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2548-7498
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
Baile do Ademar with Doom (Centro)
Tonight La Paz in Centro will host Baile do Ademar with the Doom party. DJs Bevilaqua, The Kingfoxxx, Goranmo, Dree, Mr Brentar, and Bertoletti will spin and Daflor will serve as Master of Ceremonies during the night.
La Paz – 11PM
Rua do Rezende 82, Centro – Tel: (21) 2509-2403
Entrance: R$25 – R$50.
Veneno and Mono (Botafogo)
The Veneno party is back at Casa da Matriz in Botafogo tonight with a special Tropical edition. For over ten years the weekly events, filled with good music and beautiful people, have helped start weekends early in Rio. Tonight will be no exception as DJs Tulio Araujo and a special guest will spin the best of rock and pop on the first floor. Additionally, DJs Lis Amaral and Rondow will spin the best of hip hop, deep house, swing, and groove on the second floor during the night for the Mono party. Promotions will include specials on long neck Budweisers for R$7.50 all night long.
Casa da Matriz – 11PM
Rua Henrique de Novaes 107, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-9691 / (21) 2266-1014
Entrance: R$10 – R$25
Girls Night Out (Copacabana)
Tonight Bem Brasil Entretenimento will once again present the Girls Night Out party at the New Mariuzinn Copacabana. From 11PM to 3AM there will be an open bar for all with SKYY vodka, beer, tropical drinks, sparkling wine, soda, water caipirinha, and additional mixed drinks including Sex on the Beach, Blue Lagoon, ScrewDriver, Cuba Libre. During the party, DJ Guga Fernandes will spin the best of house, deep house, trap, hip hop, funk chic, Latin Rhythms and World Music.
New Mariuzinn Copacabana – 11PM
Avenida Nossa Senhora 435, Copacabana– Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: R$20-R$80
Dose Dupla @ Cabaret Lounge (Botafogo)
Cabaret Lounge in Botafogo will host the Dose Dupla party tonight. DJ Luciano Jacaré will spin the best of pop rock, hip hop, and house music and promotions will include two-for-one specials on Heineken and glasses of sparkling wine from 6:30PM to 9:30PM.
Cabaret Lounge – 6:30PM
Rua Voluntários da Pátria 449, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 2226-4126
Entrance: R$15 – R$30
Rendez Vous with DJs Greem, PFEL. and Vivi Reis (Ipanema)
Tonight the Rooftop Hotel Caeser Park Ipanema again will host the Rendez Vous party. DJs Greem, PFEL. and Vivi Reis will spin througout the night.
Rooftop Hotel Caesar Park Ipanema – 7PM
Av. Vieira Souto 460 – Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2441-9450
Entrance: R$60 – R$80
O Clube (Gávea)
Once again the chic indoor/outdoor Gávea venue, 00 (Zero Zero) will host the O Clube party with DJs Nicko, Drope, RV, and Farinha spinning the best of hip hop and crossovers tonight.
00 (Zero Zero) –11PM
Av. Padre Leonel Franca 240, Gávea – Tel: (21) 2540-8041
Entrance: See the venue for more information.
Dose (Arpoador)
The Dose party will return to the CAVE club in Arpoador tonight with DJs spinning the best hip hop, trap, bass and deep house throughout the night. Promotions will include free caipirinhas until 1AM.
Cave – 11:45PM
Rua Francisco Otaviano 20, Arpoador – Tel: (21) 3576-8024
Entrance: R$20 – R$50
MÚSICA BRASILEIRA:
Sarah, Marcos Novatto, and Groove Pimenta (Centro)
Marcos Novatto and Groove Pimenta will start the night at Rio Scenarium at 7:30 PM with the Baile Brasileiro and their reinterpretations of Noel Rosa, Chico Buarque, Jorge Ben Jor, Seu Jorge, Bebeto, and Luiz Gonzaga, among others. Singer Sarah will follow at 10:30 PM with the best of samba including her reinterpretations of works by Beth Carvalho, Martinho da Vila, Zeca Pagodinho, and Cartola, among others.
Rio Scenarium – 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
Rua do Lavradio, 20 casa – Centro – Tel: (21) 3147-9000
Entrance: R$30
Noches de Salsa (Lapa)
Lapa’s Leviano bar will host Noches de Salsa tonight with the group Mano a Mano performing live salsa and DJ Angolano spinning raggaeton, bachata, cumbia, salsa, and merengue on the first floor and DJ Chicote spinning the best of all rhythms on the second floor during the night.
Leviano – 9PM
Mem de Sá 47, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2507-5779
Entrance: R$15 – R$30 (Cash only)
Partido A3 with Pedro Holanda (Lapa)
Tonight the group Partido A3 will perform live with vocalist and guitarist Pedro Holanda at Carioca da Gema in Lapa.
Carioca da Gema – 8:30 PM
Av. Mem de Sá 79, Lapa – Tel: (21) 2221-0043
Entrance: R$25
PUBS & BARS:
Controlce @ Lapa Irish Pub (Lapa)
It’s time for the best of classic rock as the band Controlce performs live at Lapa Irish Pub tonight. If you want to hear some great live music while drinking some quality imported beers in a welcoming environment with a friendly crowd, this the place to go.
Lapa Irish Pub
Rua Evaristo da Veiga 147, Lapa – Tel (21) 2221-7236
Entrance: R$10
Rock Back Thursday @ Saloon 79 (Botafogo)
Saloon 79 in Botafogo will host another edition of the Rock Back Thursday tonight. Band Rock Back Band will perform live and DJs Kleber Tuma and Theddyo will spin during the night. Additionally, promotions will include two-for-one specials on Cuba Libre and Hi-Fi unitl 10PM and Budweiser or Stella specials all night.
Saloon 79 – House opens at 7:30PM
Rua Pinheiro Guimarães 79, Botafogo – Tel: (21) 7544-5151
Entrance: R$10
Mab’s Restaurant and Bar (Copacabana)
This American-owned restaurant and bar on Copacabana Beach is a great place for food, drinks and entertainment. Additionally, Tony Boka will be playing at Mab’s Mondays through Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM. Boka is known for his varied repertoire that always pleases the crowd.
Restaurante Mab’s – 9AM to 4AM everyday.
Avenida Atlantica 1140, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 2275-7299
Entrance: See venue for more information.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub (Copacabana)
Know for its cold, specialty beers, and great atmosphere, The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub also hosts live music every night of the week except for Wednesdays.
The Lucky Screw American Irish Pub – 5PM – 2AM
Av. Atlântica, 3056, Loja B, Copacabana – Tel: (21) 98317-5258
Entrance: See venue for more information.
Canastra Bar (Ipanema)
The Canastra Wine Bar in Ipanema offers a great selection of wines and cheeses and is quickly becoming known for its nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Canastra – 6:30PM – 1AM
Rua Jangadeiros, 42 – Loja B, Ipanema – (21) 99656-1960
Entrance: See venue for details.
Shenanigan’s (Ipanema)
With classic pub games like darts and pool, Ipanema’s Shenanigan’s is always a great spot to visit. Happy Hour is dose dupla (two for one) on Thursdays 6PM-8PM.
Shenanigan’s Irish Pub – 6PM
Rua Visconde de Pirajá 122A (Upstairs), Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2267-5860
Entrance: See venue for details.
Live Rock – Lord Jim Pub (Ipanema)
Tonight it’s time for live rock’n’roll at the Lord Jim Pub in Ipanema. Promotions will include two-for-one specials on Jagermeister.
Lord Jim’s Pub – 6PM to 2AM
Rua Paul Redfern 44, Ipanema – Tel: (21) 2249-4881
Entrance: R$10
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